The George Edward Durell Foundation
Invitation OnlyWesterville, Ohio · EIN 31-1111800 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$30.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | 1St half of support for 2024 free market forum | $250,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | 2Nd half of support for 2024 free market forum | $250,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Columbus, OH | Support of the for columbus fund - mission increase | $140,000 |
| Acton Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Columbus leadership;mini-grants;fmf;case | $100,000 |
| Forge Leadership Network | Dayton, OH | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Arlington, VA | Support academic fellowship programs | $50,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Columbus, OH | Support of faith for culture | $50,000 |
| The Global Orphan Project Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support of care portal | $50,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | Support of digital marketing & williams college | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Dublin, OH | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Prevention Action Alliance | Columbus, OH | Support of g.a.p. network | $15,000 |
| Prevention Action Alliance | Columbus, OH | Support of g.a.p. network | $12,000 |
| Living on the Edge | Suwanee, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Central Ohio Youth for Christ | Columbus, OH | Support dtq & campus life ministries | $10,000 |
| For Columbus | Columbus, OH | Support columbus discipleship network | $10,000 |
| Worthington Christian Schools | Worthington, OH | Support of greater things campaign & plan | $7,500 |
| Lifewise Academy | Hilliard, OH | Support of lifewise vision fund | $7,500 |
| Gracehaven Inc | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $7,500 |
| International Friendships Inc | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Festa Ministries | Hilliard, OH | Support of city reaching luncheon | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions - North Central Region | New Albany, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Archway Institute | Punta Gorda, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Prevention Action Alliance | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dare2share | Arvada, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Global Village Vineyard Church | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Festa Ministries | Hilliard, OH | Support family esl program | $5,000 |
| For Columbus | Columbus, OH | Support columbus discipleship network | $5,000 |
| Festa Ministries | Hilliard, OH | Support family esl program | $5,000 |
| Young Life | West Chester, OH | Support of university of cincinnati ministry | $5,000 |
| The Addict's Parent United | Columbus, OH | Support of parent's annual event | $3,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Dublin, OH | Support whole in one program | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Dublin, OH | Support whole in one program | $2,500 |
| Center for Christian Virtue | Columbus, OH | Support of essential summit event | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,130,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,291,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522939349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1111800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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